BCARES Board Minutes 5/5/03

Meeting Attendance -

• Jim Kubitschek - KG0HU *
• Doshia Kretke - KB0NAS
• Mike Borenstein - N0BP*
• Pete Goldman - WB2DVS*
• Mike Borsuk - WB2CBU
• Jane Przedpelski - KC0FGE*
• 8 Przedpelski - KC0CWK
• ( * voting board members present )

Meeting was called to order around 7 PM by KG0HU.

Old Business:

1. Noted by the Board that Ron Putnam ( KC0IUK ) was named the new primary LARC representative to BCARES.
2. March 12 Board meeting minutes were reviewed and approved with three minor corrections. Pete moved to accept, Jane seconded the motion. Board approval was unanimous with the corrections. Corrections to be made before posting on the Web Page.
3. Jim Kubitschek noted receipt of a card from the Boulder County communcation staff thanking BCARES ( KG0HU ) for presenting training on BCARES.
4. Noted by the Board that work on the Longmont antenna system was going to be delayed ( several weeks ) while some issues are worked out.
5. It was also noted by the Board that the new email list / service appears to be working fine.
6. BCARES Web Page Update: Web page needs current minutes inserted, needs BCARES officer update. KG0HU to retransmit information to Rick ( KF0BK ) to facilitate the update. Mike ( WB2CBU ) agreed to get status from Rick regarding the Web page and volunteered to make updates if Rick was not able to.
7. The board noted the Colorado ARES ( ARESCO ) are increasingly encouraging people to review the on-line training materials and take the E- com tests ( available on their Web Page ).
8. Jim announced that any Mass Casualty exercise that may occur would be tentatively scheduled for late June.

New Business:

1. ARES lists / rosters / callout procedures. The board discussed available staffing lists, callout procedures, etc. during Jim's pending absence. Re-affirmed, by appointment Assistant EC status of other BCARES officers: D. Scott - KA0QPV and S. Price - WB8VQI.
2. Bylaw Discussion: - 1 year elected board position - incorporated in draft
   • noted served agencies not in attendance - impact on bylaw requirements
   • question raised on availability of people for positions in bylaws
   • LPM same as Boulder P.D. ) topic for further discussion
   • Nine members identified in bylaws by title ( too many ? )
   • Further definition of election process required
   • Revised definition of how we report to OEM and multiple agencies required / not just BRCC
3. Upcoming Events announced:
   • possible Mass Casualty Exercise ( late June )
   • potential unrest during CU finals week
4. Membership List update - Len ( KD0RC ) working the issue. Report available soon.
5. Discussed and recommended by Dale ( KA0QPV ) that the board obtain input from Larry Stern and Chuck Pringle regarding issues and problems that BCARES can help resolve. In an effort to determine where BCARES can assist in solving emergency communication weaknesses BCARES should focus on one or two specific projects or situations it can have an impact on.
6. The board discussed car marking for BCARES members during events. Motion by Jim for Pete ( WB2DVS ) to obtain pricing ( and a BCARES sign if price does not exceed a reasonable dollar amount ). Motion was seconded and approved by the board.

Meeting was adjoured at 9:30 PM.